Intro to Analyze

What are the steps of the Analyze phase?

1. Create a list of potential root causes

2. Examine data with graphical tooks

3. Review process flow maps

4. Create value stream maps

5. Use 5 whys to list potential root causes

6. Verify root causes

7. Prioritize root causes

What is the objective of the analyze phase?

Determine which potential X’s are critical to the outcome of the process

What are the 2 steps of the analyze phase?

Process analysis and data analysis

What is the data analysis phase?

Using data to find patterns, trends, and other differences to learn about why defects happen

What is process analysis?

A detailed look at the existing key processes that supply customer requirements in order to identify cycle time, rework, downtime, and other steps that don’t add value for the customer

What are some tools used in process analysis?

1. Process flow maps

2. Value matrix or value stream map

3. FMEA

4. 5 Whys

What are the tools used in data analysis?

1. Graphical analysis

2. Statistical analysis